In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy study of zinc and cadmium transport by S-rich fluids

Abstract

This experimental and theoretical study is aimed at better quantifying the transport of Zn and Cd by hydrothermal fluids rich in sulfur by using in-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). We measured simultaneously fluorescence and transmission spectra of dissolved metal in NaHS-H2S, K2S2O3, Na2S2O3, K2S2O3-HCl aqueous solutions at 250-350°C and 600 bar. Here the first experimental results are presented. Possible sulfur speciation models for Zn and Cd are briefly discussed.